University of Maryland Graduate School Fair and Open House - Free/Virtual

The Office of Graduate Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with graduate programs across University of Maryland, is hosting a week-long UMD Virtual Grad Fair and Open House for all undergraduate students interested in graduate study at University of Maryland, College Park from September 20-27, 2021.

Search sessions by Colleges, Schools, and Graduate Student Groups in the links below:

The Graduate School | Graduate Student Groups | Agriculture and Natural Resources | Architecture, Planning, and Preservation

Arts and Humanities | Behavioral and Social Sciences | Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Education

Engineering | Extended Studies | Information Studies | Journalism | Public Health

Full announcement:

https://gradschool.umd.edu/ogdi/2021-umd-virtual-grad-fair-and-open-house

All undergraduate students from any field or discipline and institution are invited to register.

We will also be posting recorded sessions to the OGDI YouTube channel if you are unable to attend.
The OGDI YouTube Channel already includes:

• Application Fee Waiver Tutorial
• Writing the Personal Statement
• Funding Opportunities
• And More!

Please subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more on graduate study at UMD and graduate school application tutorials.
We hope you will attend our free and virtual graduate school fair and open house and learn more about graduate study at University of Maryland, College Park!

Subscribe to Orientation: UMD Orientation is Hiring!

The 2022 Orientation Staff Application is LIVE! We hope you will SUBSCRIBE TO ORIENTATION and apply to be on the 2022 Orientation Staff! There are two different types of positions that you can choose to apply for: Orientation Advisor (OA) or Orientation Office Assistants. To put these positions in perspective, your OA's were the ones that you spent your orientation day with, and you probably spoke with an Office Assistant if you called to sign up or ask questions about orientation!


If you are interested, we have a couple of information sessions to help you learn more about these positions on the following days:

• Wednesday, September 15th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224
• 
  
• Wednesday, September 29th @7 PM ESJ 1224
• 
  
• Thursday, October 7th @10 AM Cole 1102
• 
  
• Tuesday, October 12th @7 PM CCC 1205
• 
  
• Monday, October 18th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224
• 
  
• Friday, October 22nd @12:30 Cole 1102
• 
  
• Monday, October 25th @7:30 PM ESJ 1224

Applications are open now at ter.ps/oriapply22, and are due by October 27th at 11:59 PM.


If you have questions, please email orientation@umd.edu. HERE is the job description for being an Orientation Advisor and an Orientation Office Assistant as well as more information about the benefits of the positions.


Thank you, and we look forward to reading your applications soon!

Care in Conversation presents The Red Zone: What is it and what can we do to prevent it?

Join CARE on Tuesday, September 14th from 12:30-2pm for CARE in Conversation: The Red Zone. CARE in Conversation is a monthly gathering to be in community with each other, while engaging in student-driven conversation on issues related to power based violence. You are welcome to drop in as you're able, and eat lunch as we chat over Zoom. This dialogue centers on the Red Zone, the time between the start of the fall semester and Thanksgiving break, where a majority of all college sexual assault occurs on campuses. We will unpack the dynamics that contribute to this period of heightened instances of violences, and how we, as a community, can work towards reducing them. All are welcome! RSVP at go.umd.edu/careinconversation

Please email Charlotte at csheff4@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.

Volunteer as a Tutor with The Every Child Project!

The Every Child Project (TECP) is a UMD student org that provides free and accessible virtual tutoring to K-12 students and families across Maryland. We’re currently seeking volunteer tutors to join our tutoring community! Our services are primarily geared towards helping bolster student skills in foundational, core subjects (such as math, reading, writing), to improve their chances of success in secondary and higher education. No prior experience in teaching or tutoring is required, and new tutors have access to a variety of resources and events, as well as our community of existing tutors for support.

Time commitment for tutoring is as little as 1 hour a week, and all tutoring is conducted over Zoom. If you want to learn more about becoming a volunteer tutor with TECP, please fill out this form: ter.ps/interesttecp. We’ll reach out with more details!

https://tecpumd.wixsite.com/theeverychildproject

NEXT WEEK: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Zoom Info Sessions

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual stipend of $34,000, in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields.

NEWS FLASH: NSF is increasing the number of awards for 2022 by 25% - to 2500!

The UMD National Scholarships Office will hold two early semester NSF GRFP ZOOM information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2021 or in subsequent years. You can learn more about the NSF GRFP award by clicking here.

Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2021.

Click here to register for Wednesday, September 8 at 12 noon
Click here to register for Thursday, September 9 at 12 noon

Can't attend these sessions? Click here for access to our ELMS resource site.


Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.

Theta Tau, UMD's Professional Co-ed Engineering Fraternity is starting their Fall Rush on September 13th!

Theta Tau, UMD's Professional Co-ed Engineering Fraternity is starting their Fall Rush on September 13th! Come out to meet our brothers, participate in service events, and develop professionally. You can find all necessary information at https://thetatau.umd.edu/rush-fall-2021/!

Sadat Forum on the aftermath of 9/11

To RSVP, please visit: https://go.umd.edu/SadatForum2021
This event will be livestreamed
For questions, please contact the Anwar Sadat Chair for Peace and Development at sadatoffice@umd.edu or 301.405.6734
Co-sponsored by: The Civic Innovation Center and the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement